Your Switzerland Christmas Tour then continues in Lucerne. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the Old Town followed by a chocolate tasting. Check in at the Art Deco Montana or upgrade to the Mandarin Oriental Palace Lucerne for an enhanced stay.

Later, explore the charming Lucerne Switzerland Christmas Markets. Wooden chalets glow as scents of raclette, spiced wine, and roasted chestnuts fill the air. Beyond the lights, snow-dusted mountain views rise over the lake, contributing the perfect backdrop to the city’s wintry beauty. If your timing is right, you may even ascend Mount Pilatus via cable car to experience its rare three-day alpine Christmas Market.

The next morning, take a day trip to Stans for a once-in-a-lifetime cooking class inside a historic monastery. Prepare seasonal dishes with an expert chef and learn about local culinary traditions. Then, enjoy time at leisure in Stans before returning to Lucerne.

Finally, continue your Christmas journey with a private visit to Einsiedeln. Explore the baroque monastery with a resident monk and take time for lunch. During Advent, stay for the stirring 4:30 pm choral performance. Voices rise through vaulted stone, creating a powerful moment. 

Next, enjoy a scenic train ride aboard the Lucerne-Interlaken Express past lakes, waterfalls, and alpine villages. Then, the GoldenPass Express winds through mountain passes before descending to the mild Riviera atmosphere of Lake Geneva. Meanwhile, your luggage will travel separately for comfort and convenience. 

Upon arrival in Montreux, visit the famous lakeside Montreux Switzerland Christmas Market. The promenade's festive atmosphere, sculpted reindeer, French Alps, and flying Santa make this one of the most memorable stops in the country.

After your visit, continue by train to Lausanne and check in at Château d’Ouchy. For an upgraded stay, choose the Beau-Rivage Palace, one of Switzerland’s finest lakeside hotels.

The next day, meet your guide for a vintage-car tour of the Lavaux vineyards. Taste regional wines and enjoy an aperitif with panoramic lake views.

Later, explore Christmas decorations at Lausanne’s Bô Noël Christmas Market. Indeed, the city sparkles along the shores of the lake all the way to the cathedral. Follow the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine through festive squares, artisan stalls, and historic streets.

Finally, take a short train to Geneva, with your luggage delivered separately. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure before visiting one of the best Switzerland Christmas Markets, especially Noël au Quai along the Rhône. Wooden stalls glow beneath the Alps, and warm vin chaud, handmade gifts, and festive lights fill the lakeshore with cozy winter charm.

Check in to Hôtel Bristol Genève for your overnight stay ahead of your international flight onward. Or, upgrade to the exceptional Woodward, part of the Auberge Collection.